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If 4500kg worth of braked towing capacity just isn’t going to cut it, RAM’s heavy duty 2500 pick-up can lug up to 8000kg with an optional Gooseneck tow hitch.
The current model’s 6.7-litre Cummins turbo-diesel engine develops an astounding 1152Nm but all 2500s are built to lug serious loads.
The line-up currently starts at $172,950 for the 2500 Laramie (4x4) and ranges through to $180,950 for the range-topping 2500 Laramie Rambox Yellowstone.
The price range for the Ram 2500 varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $172,950 and going to $180,950 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.
| Year | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ute | 6.7L, Diesel, 6 SP AUTO | $172,950 | $180,950 | |
| 2024 | Ute | 6.7L, Diesel, 6 SP AUTO | — | — | |
| 2023 | Ute | 6.7L, Diesel, 6 SP AUTO | — | — | |
| 2022 | Ute | 6.7L, Diesel, 6 SP AUTO | — | — | |
| 2021 | Ute | 6.7L, Diesel, 6 SP AUTO | — | — | |
The Ram 2500 has maximum towing capacity of 8000kg for the latest model available.
| Year | Body Type | Braked Capacity from | Braked Capacity to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ute | 8000kg | 8000kg | |
| 2024 | Ute | 8000kg | 8000kg | |
| 2023 | Ute | 8000kg | 8000kg | |
| 2022 | Ute | 8000kg | 8000kg | |
| 2021 | Ute | 8000kg | 8000kg | |
The dimensions of the Ram 2500 Ute vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.
| Year | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ute | 2037x2630x6066 mm | 222 mm | |
| 2024 | Ute | 2037x2630x6066 mm | 222 mm | |
| 2023 | Ute | 2037x2630x6066 mm | 222 mm | |
| 2022 | Ute | 2037x2630x6066 mm | 222 mm | |
| 2021 | Ute | 2037x2630x6066 mm | 222 mm | |
Check out real-world situations relating to the Ram 2500 here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.
The rule of thumb is that a float with two horses on board is around the 2000kg mark, so that’s the absolute bare minimum towing limit you’d be looking at. Even then, by the time you add a couple of saddles, some feed bins and whatever else it is horsey people cart around, you could easily be looking at 2.5 or even three tonnes.
With that in mind, the smart move would be to buy a dual-cab ute with as much towing capacity as possible. The good news there is that many of the popular choices can tow a braked trailer weighing anything up to 3.5 tonnes. Think about it; if a ute can tow 3.5 tonnes, it should cope easily with two tonnes.
If, on the other hand, we’re talking a three-axle float and a pair of Clydesdale horses, you might have to look at one of the US-made utes from the likes of RAM or other US-market brands. And even then, you need to be careful: Even though some versions of the RAM ute can legally tow 4500kg with a braked trailer, to do so and not exceed the GCM (the combined mass of the vehicle and trailer) the payload in the tray falls to less than 100kg.
The Ram 2500 is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by Diesel fuel type(s).
| Year | Body Type | Fuel Consumption* | Engine | Fuel Type | Transmission | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ute | — | 6.7L | Diesel | 6 SP AUTO | |
| 2024 | Ute | — | 6.7L | Diesel | 6 SP AUTO | |
| 2023 | Ute | — | 6.7L | Diesel | 6 SP AUTO | |
| 2022 | Ute | — | 6.7L | Diesel | 6 SP AUTO | |
| 2021 | Ute | — | 6.7L | Diesel | 6 SP AUTO | |
The Ram 2500 has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from LT275x70 R18 for Ute in 2025.
| Year | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Tyre Size | Rear Rim | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ute | LT275x70 R18 | — | LT275x70 R18 | — | |
| 2024 | Ute | LT275x70 R18 | — | LT275x70 R18 | — | |
| 2023 | Ute | LT275x70 R18 | — | LT275x70 R18 | — | |
| 2022 | Ute | LT275x70 R18 | — | LT275x70 R18 | — | |
| 2021 | Ute | LT275x70 R18 | — | LT275x70 R18 | — | |
